BOLD BURGLARS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18899, 14 January 1927, Page 8

BOLD BURGLARS.

FRUIT SHOP RAIDED. A THREAT FULFILLED. [THE PRESS Special Service J AUCKLAND, Januar.y 13. Burglars paid a second visit within 48 hours to a fruit shop at the corner ofPnrmll road and Ayr road during Wednesday night, and although they were again unsuccessful in their search for money, a considerable amount ol damage was caused. On the occasion of their first visit on Tuesday night, the intruders loft a note for the proprietor stating that if no money were left in tho shop when they called again they would ' wrecK the show.' 1 . .. . , Tho living quarters, when the tenants arrived tin's morning, showed that tho threat had been earned out diligentlv A diamond had been nseu on several glass doors in various parts of the building, which is still m course of construction, and only occupied during tho day. Circular cuts were made on the glass, while a largo Hole was ripped in tho main wooden door leading to the shop. Although there was not n large quantity of Stock missing, damage was done to the goods. Ripe tomatoes had been taken from the-shelves and placed on the concrete floor together with quantity of chocolates, and the wlio.e mas tramped into a thick mess, iruib and vegetables were strewn on the floor, whilo loaves of bread bad been torn apart and thrown about opened, and placod on the counter with straws protruding from them. Chops and Tomatoes. Opportunity was taken to enjoy another meal in the living room. The table was again carefully set, with a cutlery duster serving as a-tablecloth. The remains of several chops were found on two plates, whilo tomatoes had also been secured from the shop and cooked Articles of food were strewn about and butter had boen thrown against the walls. Tho diners aUo consumed strawberries and icecream. No attempt was made to steal a largo amount of stock, although numerous small packets of chocolates arc missing.